Episode Details

Ahead of the NFL Draft, WQED traveled down to city hall for a chat with Mayor Corey O'Connor. He spoke with Jim Cunningham about the draft, Pittsburgh's arts community, and his vision for the city's future.

Mayor O'Connor talks about how Pittsburgh has prepared to host the draft, and the opportunities to show off the city's culture, arts, and businesses. He highlights the various projects being completed at Arts Landing, Market Square, and the Point, which will continue to be active gathering places for Pittsburghers long after the draft.

The mayor praises the city's museums, arts organizations, and recreational areas, and emphasizes his administration's intention to uplift those institutions. He is optimistic about the power of the arts to vitalize the city and bring new visitors and residents to Pittsburgh.

Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene.

Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. 

Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.